HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-11/25/2014-AdjournedNovember 25, 2014
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Adjourned Meeting — 6:00 PM
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Weitkunat, Poppaw, Campana, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Overbeck, Troxell .
Staff present: Atteberry, Daggett, Nelson
1. Resolution 2014-107 Accepting Advisory Opinion and Recommendation No. 2014-01 of the
Ethics Review Board. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to submit the opinion of the Ethics Review Board to Council for its
consideration and possible approval.
Interim City Attorney Daggett summarized the Ethics Review Board meeting of November 18.
regarding a question submitted by Councilmember Troxell as to whether his status as an
employee of Colorado State University creates a conflict of interest for him in terms of
considering issues relating to the CSU on -campus stadium. The Board concluded there is no
conflict of interest in this case and this Resolution would adopt that opinion as that of Council.
Jack Daniels, 172 North College Avenue, thanked Council for making Fort Collins a beautiful
place to live and commented on the benefits of honesty, integrity and intelligence.
Mayor Pro Tem - Horak made . a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poppaw, to adopt
Resolution 2014-107.
Mayor Weitkunat stated there is precedent for employment not being a criterion for Council
issues when there is no direct or substantial gain or loss to the Councilmember.
RESULT:
RESOLUTION 2014-107 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] _ 1'
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Lisa Poppaw, District 2
AYES:
Weitkunat, Poppaw, Campana, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT:
Overbeck, Troxell
• OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Poppaw noted the location for the December 6 Work Session, Tamasag, is
outside of city limits, has limited parking, and is inaccessible by public transportation. Although
bussing citizens to Tamasag is an option, she questioned whether or not that is the best solution.
She requested a change of venue in order to allow full attendance by interested members of the
public and asked about the rental cost for Tamasag. City Manager Atteberry replied he would
research the specific cost.
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CounciImember. Poppaw suggested cost should be a factor in terms of social sustainability and
further suggested work sessions should be held on -site with retreats off -site.
Councilmember Campana supported moving the location to the CIC room in City Hall as it
would solve transportation issues and would allow for the work session to be taped and
broadcast.
Councilmember Cunniff stated the work session should be taped and broadcast and also
supported the change of location. He supported off -site Council retreats for organizing a new
Council but discussions of policy should be held at,City Hall.
City Manager Atteberry stated staff will change the location of the December 6 work session.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak stated the ad hoc policy regarding retreat versus work session locations
should be clarified.
Councilmembers Cunniff and Poppaw agreed a discussion regarding policy should be held.
Mayor Weitkunat suggested Council does not always do its best work before the camera but
agreed with Councilmember Poppaw's accessibility concerns.
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:12 PM.
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